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Tae-jun Kang
Tae-jun Kang is a correspondent and columnist for The Diplomat.
Tae-jun Kang was previously a journalist for The Financial Times for four years, working in both Seoul and Hong Kong. Follow him on twitter: @taejun_kang
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June 22, 2018
Will South Korean Universities See Return of North Korean Studies?
By Tae-jun Kang
South Korean businesses are hunting for North Korea experts. Why are they so hard to find?

June 20, 2018
Investing in North Korean 'Bonds'
By Tae-jun Kang
Why some investors are looking at buying up North Korean debt -- and what that means in practice.

June 15, 2018
Don’t Forget France in Laos
By Tae-jun Kang
The former colonial power continues to retain influence in the Southeast Asian state.

June 04, 2018
North Korea's High-Tech Pursuits
By Tae-jun Kang
From bullet train to air purifier: North Korea's ambition for scientific technologies.

May 25, 2018
Online Learning in North Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Is North Korea going through an online learning revolution?

May 21, 2018
Are Cambodia and Laos Really Any Closer to Resolving Their Border Dispute?
By Tae-jun Kang
Despite some incremental progress, deeper questions remain unresolved.

May 11, 2018
Hankering for North Korean Food? You Might Want to Reconsider.
By Tae-jun Kang
South Koreans are clamoring for North Korea food and products, but subpar safety standards call for caution.

May 08, 2018
'Visit Laos Year 2018': A Real Boost for the Tourism Industry?
By Tae-jun Kang
Efforts are underway, but it remains an uphill task.

April 25, 2018
More South Koreans Are Learning Vietnamese. Why?
By Tae-jun Kang
The growing interest in Vietnamese reflects booming economic ties.

April 20, 2018
Laos: New Hydropower Dams, Old Mekong Worries
By Tae-jun Kang
As Laos continues its hydropower ambitions, concerns around the future of the Mekong River are only growing.

May 15, 2015
What Happened to North Korea's Defense Minister?
By Tae-jun Kang
South Korea's NIS allegedly told lawmakers Hyon Yong-chol was executed via anti-aircraft gun.

May 07, 2015
Qatar Firm Fires Dozens of North Korean Workers
By Tae-jun Kang
The case sheds new light on the appalling conditions North Korean workers often face overseas.